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7 Months Old and NO MORE EGGS!

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by Popcorn Mcgee, Oct 16, 2012.

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  1. Oct 16, 2012 #1
    Popcorn Mcgee

    Popcorn Mcgee Out Of The Brooder

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    My three 7 month old hens have all stopped laying within a two week time span. I cleaned the coop, cleaned water and food dishes out and disinfected them. I also have been adding extra protein,(worms), and we have added a light to make up for the loss of day light. They are all looking great and acting healthy. There has been no changes in their life other than the change in weather, Ohio weather. We've gone from two eggs a day, (our Golden Buff laid everyday like clock work, and our Cochin and Buff Brahma alternated laying every other day), to NO EGGS. What is going on? These are our first chickens and I want to make sure that I'm doing everything on my end that I can. Any suggestions?
     
  3. Oct 16, 2012 #2
    Y N dottes

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    are they molting?...do u see more feathers around the coop? even if they dont look to be losing feathers, they could still be molting.
     
  5. Oct 16, 2012 #3
    Choco Maran

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    My thought all so they could be molting. They could be taking a break for the winter and start back up in the spring
     
  7. Oct 16, 2012 #4
    ChickensAreSweet

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    If you are trying a light, you might make sure it is on a timer for a total of 14 hours of daylight...you might add some of the daylight in the morning and some in the evening.
     
  9. Oct 16, 2012 #5
    Popcorn Mcgee

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    They aren't losing feathers. Are there any other signs of molting?
     
  11. Oct 16, 2012 #6
    ChickensAreSweet

    ChickensAreSweet Heavenly Grains for Hens

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    Check to make sure they don't have mites or lice. That can affect laying, as can having worms.
     
  13. Oct 16, 2012 #7
    Popcorn Mcgee

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    How do I check for these things? Where do I look and what am I looking for? Also, how do I treat these sorts of things?
     
  15. Oct 16, 2012 #8
    Sunshine0235

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    Not to be thread stealing, but my seven months olds did the same two weeks ago, I also live in Ohio. We were getting about seven a day, now maybe one if we are lucky from our 1.5 year old EE. Don't know why. I checked for lice and mite, nothing. I also added a light, 14 hours. Still nothing. I guess I'm in the same boat as you.

    For lice and mites you check the bald spots under the wings I believe.
     
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  17. Oct 16, 2012 #9
    Popcorn Mcgee

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    Okay, thanks for the info. I'm going to work them over real well tomorrow for mites, lice, molting signs, etc. Thanks again.
     
  19. Oct 17, 2012 #10
    Cindy in PA

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    Have you given the light at least 2 weeks to work?
     
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